We’ve all heard of Hyaluronic Acid being the game-changer for skincare, but have you considered what wonders it can work for your hair? Charlie Brown Hair dives deep into this super ingredient and its benefits for your locks.
Let’s kick things off with the basics. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies, although it can also be replicated synthetically. Imagine it as nature’s super sponge—it’s a humectant, meaning it can cling onto and retain moisture, binding roughly 1000 times its weight in water! It’s a significant component of our connective tissues, forming a gel-like framework around our cells. But don’t worry, the cosmetic stuff used in skin and hair care is produced synthetically in a lab for its hydrating and plumping abilities.
Why Consider Hyaluronic Acid for Your Hair?
Hyaluronic acid isn’t just about retaining moisture. For your hair, it dives deeper, healing and filling fibre wounds from within. This results in a smooth, deeply nourished hair cuticle. Beyond surface-level benefits, this mighty acid fortifies hair, hydrates the scalp, and serves as a protective shield against future breakage.
It’s essential to understand that while hyaluronic acid is fantastic, it isn’t a direct moisturiser but more of a moisture magnet. It draws in and retains water, offering a multitude of benefits to hair and scalp:
- Hydrating The Hair: The humectant properties allow hair fibres to seal and retain moisture.
- Fighting Frizz: By sealing the hair cuticle, it combats the unwelcome moisture causing frizz and shrinkage.
- Hydrating The Scalp: Beyond the hair, it’s a tonic for the scalp. It keeps the scalp hydrated and combats dryness.
- A Friend For High Porosity Hair: If your hair struggles to retain moisture, hyaluronic acid can fill in those porous gaps, ensuring your hair stays moisturised.
- Plump Up The Volume: There’s potential for hyaluronic acid to plump up dry, damaged hair, giving a voluminous boost.
Incorporating Hyaluronic Acid into Your Hair Care Routine
Wondering how to best use this wonder ingredient? Here are some tips to integrate Hyaluronic Acid into your hair care ritual:
- Opt for Hair Products With Hyaluronic Acid: When shopping, keep an eye out for products that champion hyaluronic acid as a primary ingredient, don’t mix up your own. Kerastase uses Hyaluronic Acid across its Blond Absolu and Densifique ranges, both of which we love here at Charlie Brown! Ask us more at your next haircut appointment.
- Apply on Damp or Wet Hair: This helps the acid penetrate better into the hair shaft.
- Hydrate Your Hair AND Scalp: Use it as a hydrating agent for both your scalp and hair, pre and post-washing.
The Best Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Because of its restorative hydrating power, Hyaluronic Acid is a great ingredient to look for if you are caring for bleach or chemically damaged hair. If you aren’t ready to part with your regular shampoo and conditioner, introducing hyaluronic acid in as a serum is a great way to go. Our favourite here at Charlie Brown is the Kerastase 2% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum, for hair and scalp. This serum reduces the look of surface damage, whilst hydrating your hair and scalp. Apply to damp hair after showering and watch the magic happen!
In the vast world of hair care ingredients, Hyaluronic Acid is one we’re happily incorporating into our routines. Suitable and beneficial for all hair types, it’s fast proving its mettle. Chat with your stylist at your next appointment in Reigate Hairdressers or Banstead Hairdressers for more tips and tricks!
